Crispy BBQ Chicken Legs
Sheet-pan BBQ chicken legs brushed with a sticky, spiced glaze that caramelizes under high heat in under 25 minutes. The skin turns crackling-crispy while the meat stays juicy — no grill required.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels, then toss with oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
Step 2
Roast uncovered for 15 minutes until skin starts to crisp and bottom edges brown.
Step 3
While chicken cooks, whisk BBQ sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and honey in a bowl until smooth.
Step 4
Remove sheet pan from oven. Brush chicken generously on all sides with glaze, coating heavily.
Step 5
Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until glaze caramelizes and edges look dark golden and sticky.
Step 6
Rest 2 minutes, then serve immediately while skin is still crackling.
Tools you’ll need
- 18×13-inch sheet pan
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- pastry brush or spoon
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